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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Nitecore NU30

What HF4R Core does better (1) and where NU30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.5
4.2Battery & charging6.1
5.9Build & durability4.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than NU30?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NU30 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 97 h2.8×
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—14
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h97 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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